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Bedrock

Process Engineer II

Houston, TX · On-site

Lead a design team in the development of basic process design specifications or provide oversight of an engineering contractor's technical deliverables during the front end design / detailed ...

Enchanted Rock

Electrical FEED Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Leading and coordinating front-end design and engineering development activities to establish the technical basis for detailed design and project execution. * Developing and defining the project ...

Raytheon

Effector Power Design Engineer II

Houston, TX · On-site

... engineers who have power electronics knowledge to help design robust power systems. The EAP ... to our front-end sensors. Each of these products generally operate in lower power and voltage ...

Enchanted Rock

Senior Electrical FEED Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$102K - $133K/yr

Leading and coordinating front-end design and engineering development activities to establish the technical basis for detailed design and project execution. * Developing and defining the project ...

FLARE ENERGY SERVICES, LLC

Front-End Developer

Houston, TX

$99K - $115K/yr

As a Front-End Developer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our company ... You will work closely with our design and development teams to create user-friendly and visually ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for front end design engineer in Houston, TX is $132,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,900.00 and $154,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Front End Design Engineer job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,677 per year, or $63.8 per hour.

Process Engineer II

Houston, TX • On-site

Bedrock
Real Estate • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Lead a design team in the development of basic process design specifications or provide oversight of an engineering contractor's technical deliverables during the front end design / detailed engineering phases of projects.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitor and lead junior engineers in the development of process design specifications, including the development of heat & material balances, design flow plans, process equipment design, preliminary hydraulic balances, utility balances, basic process control & instrumentation, materials selection, safety facilities
• Lead and/or perform process optimization studies to identify / evaluate capital / operating cost savings, process configuration alternatives, safety facilities requirements, etc.
• Provide technical oversight for engineering contractor's work during front end engineering & design / detailed engineering to ensure consistency with Company methods & guidelines, project specifications & owner's requirements
• Participate in Hazard & Operability Reviews for new / modified facilities / in support of existing plant facilities
• Provide commissioning & start-up assistance for new / modified facilities, as required
• Establish organization and staffing process
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent, required
• Experience in petroleum refining / chemical process industry / with an engineering contractor serving these industries
• Capital project development experience
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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